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Video: Surf Jacking Gmail demonstration
Below is a demonstration by Sandro Gauci of the Surf Jack attack being performed on Gmail. It also shows how Google’s Gmail can be prevented from being vulnerable to …
Configuration auditing packages for retail and PCI
nCircle released new configuration auditing and file integrity monitoring options designed for the retail sector and businesses subject to PCI. The packages provide two new …
Malware week in review: social networking and hot chick video worms
This week’s PandaLabs report looks at the Boface.A worm, and the Nabload.DIK TR and Exchanger.T Trojans. Boface.A spreads through social networks (MySpace and Facebook) …
CNN news spam with fake Flash update malware
There is a massive spam session running around with fake e-mails trying to spoof CNN news web site in order to make unsuspecting users download a malware file …
New facebook malware attack uses false video in wall posts
Sophos is warning users of Facebook to exercise caution when clicking on links in wall posts, following an attempt by hackers to infect computers by spreading messages …
Companies have a false sense of confidence in their backup solutions
The latest results from the Databarracks annual Backup and Recovery survey indicate that overall, 91% of companies claim to be confident in their backup solution. Upon further …
Spam stats for July: origins, categories and percentage
Worldwide Internet Mail Gateway Spam Percentage represents the number of messages that were processed and classified as spam versus the total number of messages processed when …
SPF/DKIM use on the decline among Fortune 500s
For those not familiar with Sender Policy Framework (SPF) or Domain Keys Identified Mail (DKIM), these are two forgery countermeasures that can be used by anyone looking to …
Application whitelisting solution for Point-of-Sale
Bit9 announced Bit9 Parity for POS, a way for retailers and any company with a POS system or kiosk to control and secure information as well as help with PCI DSS compliance. …
Secure video and audio for enhanced protection
Lorex launched its new ultra digital wireless technology which provides secure video and audio. The encrypted frequency hopping technology guarantees privacy and prevents …
Back to school tips to protect your identity
Millions of Americans will be returning to school and many now use computers in the classroom and home. Computers are one of the largest and potentially risky sources of …
Laptop with Trusted Traveler Identities was never stolen
Verified Identity Pass confirmed that it recovered the laptop from its office at the San Francisco Airport that it had reported missing to authorities and the Transportation …
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